What is recorded here
Castle Lloyd in Castlelloyd has a cross-shaped defensive slit that doesn’t actually go through the wall. The enemy’s safest position is directly in front of it; the archer’s greatest danger is embarrassment.
Detached three-stage circular-plan turret, built c. 1840, having battered base with cut limestone platband. Red brick parapet with limestone machicolations. Render over limestone walls. Remains of wall abutting east elevation. Square-headed window openings to first stage. Lancet openings to second and third stages. Blind cross loop to third stage. Square-headed door opening to south elevation.
This folly is a notable example of the Castle Revival style, displaying features such as the limestone machicolations, cross loop and lancet windows. The folly forms a strong focal point in the area, visible from a distance due to its height and prominent siting. It was formerly part of the Castle Lloyd demesne.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 21817010
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